Additional Info

The exclusively online Post-Master’s Certificate program at the San Jose State University
School of Information focuses on technology and emerging trends in the information
profession.

With this convenient, fully online certificate program, students can update their
professional skills, explore emerging technological trends, and connect with a community
of scholars, researchers, and information professionals from around the world.

Program Features

Seven Career Pathways The Post-Master's Certificate program features seven career pathways designed specifically
for information professionals. The specialized curriculum covers the skills and knowledge
required in today's diverse global information environments. Certificate students
select courses in their chosen career pathway, tailoring their in-depth learning experience
to their career aspirations.

Interactive Online Environment Certificate students participate in a collaborative learning environment with graduate
students and faculty in the SJSU information school’s nationally ranked and ALA-accredited
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program. The built-in flexibility
of the program is a huge bonus for many working students.

Outstanding Faculty SJSU faculty members are award-winning scholars and leaders in their professional
communities. Many are former practioners, and some are currently working in the field,
bringing a practical perspective to their courses.

Your Career Opportunities

The Post-Master's Certificate program is designed for working professionals who want
to update their skills and knowledge and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving
information profession.

"The course content is preparing me to move into a senior role in a public library,
and it's also giving me broad skills that are transferable to academic libraries,
not-for-profit work, and work in governmental organizations," said Post-Master's Certificate
student Thomas Knutson.

Success Stories

Alumnus Val Ballestrem decided to enroll in the Post-Master’s Certificate program
to boost his credentials and increase his knowledge of archival practices. "All my
courses were really helpful," said Ballestrem. "Having digitization skills moving
forward will be especially important. In my field, you’ve got to stay on top of the
technology for employability." Read more

Alumna Elizabeth Blakesley chose the Digital Archives and Records Management career
pathway as her program focus. With her post-master’s certificate in hand and coursework
covering digital archives, she imagines a future managing rare manuscripts and digital
assets. Read More